Released: Capture One 21 14.1, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI 2.2.4 and Mask AI 1.3.9

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021



Today Capture One 21  released an updated version 14.1. The newly introduced features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported cameras) can be found at PhotoRumors.


The different Capture One 21 buying options, including a Nikon-only version, can be found on this page.


Topaz Labs also released new versions of Sharpen AI and Mask AI (the detailed changelog can be found here):


You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off on all Topaz Labs products. Free trials are available as well.


Also: ON1 released Photo RAW 2021.1 – free 14-day trials are available for all ON1 products (no credit card required).

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Rumored Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021


As promised earlier today, Here is an updated set of rumored Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera specifications (previously reported here):

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Breaking: Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera development rumored to be announced tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021


Tomorrow (March 10th) Nikon is rumored to announce the development of their professional Z9 mirrorless camera. The actual release will happen later in 2021. We will either see a development press release and/or a teaser for the new camera. There will no details or technical specifications. What we can expect:

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The latest Nikkor Z lens patents from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2021

I have been behind on my Nikon patents reporting – my last patent-related blog post is from 2019! Unacceptable! I have over 50 different patents I want to cover on the blog. I will try to catch in the next few weeks. Here is the first batch of 12 Nikkor Z lens patents:

  1. NIKKOR Z 100mm f/1.4
  2. NIKKOR Z 16-34mm f/2.8
  3. NIKKOR Z 18-50mm f/2.8-4
  4. NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/4
  5. NIKKOR Z 10-21mm f/2.8
  6. NIKKOR Z 12-24mm f/2.8
  7. NIKKOR Z 10-15mm f/2.8
  8. NIKKOR Z 300mm f/2.8
  9. NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8
  10. NIKKOR Z 500mm f/4
  11. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4
  12. NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8

Additional details on the above patents:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #614

By [NR] admin | Published: March 7, 2021


→ Nikon Z savings – you can get the FTZ adapter for $150 off.



→ Nikon released firmware updated version 1.5 for the Coolpix W300 waterproof camera (impressive: Nikon actually spend resources to update a point-and-shoot camera that was announced back in 2017).


→ The new Monster LA-FE1 adapter (Nikon F-mount lens to Sony E-mount camera with autofocus, aperture control, and more) is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video.


→ Depth of Field Professional Portrait, Wedding, and Event Photography Conference started today.

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Nikon Z6 II finally in stock (Z7 II will be in stock next week)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2021


The Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera is finally in stock in the US:

The Nikon Z7 II should be in stock next week according to the product listing on Amazon (coming in a few days according to Adorama).

Both the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7 II are in stock in Canada.

Some Nikon Z6 II configurations are in stock at Park Cameras (UK).

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More changes at Nikon Corp.

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2021


Nikon announced several new corporate changes this week:

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Nikon really wants you to know that a new flagship mirrorless camera is coming later this year

By [NR] admin | Published: March 5, 2021



In recent interviews at CP+ and with Dpreview, Nikon really wanted everyone to know that a new flagship mirrorless camera with a high-resolution stacked sensor (see rumored specifications) is coming later this year. The goal of the new model is to surpass the D6. All this is nothing new for the regular NikonRumors reader – I have been reporting about the new Nikon flagship mirrorless camera since 2019 and even Nikon confirmed it on several occasions in the past. Here are a few quotes from the interview:

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